Iran

The Iran war has disrupted multiple sectors, with aviation and energy industries among the hardest hit as regional tensions escalate. South Korea Introduces Driving Bans South Korea remains one of the regions most severely affected by the fuel shortages as the country relies on imports for over 90...

President Donald Trump has invoked the Defense Production Act (DPA) to channel federal funds towards a variety of energy projects. Trump signed five presidential determinations under the law on Monday, focusing on domestic coal power, liquefied natural gas (...

President Donald Trump has contradicted Energy Secretary Chris Wright‘s prediction on gas prices amid the ongoing Iran war. During a phone interview with The Hill on Monday, Trump expressed his disagreement with Wright’s forecast that gas prices may not drop...

Iran on Monday said that it will not negotiate under the "shadow of threats" and that "Iranians do not submit to force." This was followed by Trump threatening Iran with "lots of bombs." The Strait of Hormuz continues to be affected, with shipping being restricted. Amid this, the prediction market...

Iran's parliament speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, said Monday that Tehran will not negotiate under pressure from President Donald Trump and warned that Iran has spent the past two weeks preparing new military options as a shaky ceasefire approached its deadline. Ghalibaf Rejects Talks Under U.S...

Governor Tim Walz (D-Minn) on Sunday accused President Donald Trump of insider trading as oil prices surged following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. How Much Will Trump Make? In a post on the social media platform X, Walz quoted a post by CNBC, which said that oil prices surged 7% after...

Investor Peter Schiff on Sunday accused President Donald Trump of lying about the situation in the Middle East, as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz once again amid uncertainty. Market Manipulation In a post on X, Schiff delivered sharp criticism of Trump, saying that the likely reason for “...

The U.S. is reportedly eager to strike a swift deal with Iran, a move that has caused unease among European allies. The Trump Administration may accept a “bad initial” Iran deal for a quick win, leaving complex issues for “endless downstream problems," a senior European diplomat...

President Donald Trump and Iran have reportedly made progress in recent talks, but significant gaps remain, particularly over the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran closed on Saturday, a day after briefly reopening it. Key Sticking Point In Talks Despite the ongoing conflict, both sides have acknowledged...

Oil stocks have traded higher in 2026, and in some cases hit all-time highs. Among the investors buying up oil stocks after the United States launched strikes against Iran in February are members of Congress. Congressman Buys Oil, Pipeline Stocks Congressman August Pfluger (R-Texas) recently...

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open to all commercial vessels for the duration of the ceasefire in a post on social media X on Friday. “In line with the ceasefire in Lebanon, the passage for all commercial vessels through Strait of Hormuz is...

Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) slammed President Donald Trump on Thursday for causing Americans to spend billions in additional costs at the pump as fuel continues to hover around the $4-mark. A Trump Win? Taking to the social media platform X, Newsom’s official Press Office handle delivered...

Remember March? When oil was ripping, the Strait of Hormuz was blockaded, and every market strategist on TV was warning about a generational shock?  Morgan Stanley's (NYSE:MS) trading desks apparently took notes — and then took the other side. MS stock is moving. See the chart and price...

The Treasury Department has launched Operation "Economic Fury" against Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, describing it as a move designed to escalate economic pressure on the Iranian government. During a war press briefing, Hegseth urged Iran to “choose wisely”,...

Iran has reportedly suggested allowing ships to traverse without the threat of attack through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing negotiations with the U.S. It remains unclear whether Iran would also commit to removing any mines it may have placed in that stretch of ...